Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

Am I the only one?

Hello, all I am new here and it is very hard for me to put my feelings into words. i am going to try, so here I go.

I was diagnosed with OCD about 9 years ago. I was fine for about the last 8 years. No panic attacks, or OCD at all. Then about 5 months ago it all came back. I should say that I am not a checker and that I have the Pure-O form of OCD.

Anyways most days my thoughts are centered around how I feel and "WHAT IF" thinking (always the worst case sanerio)I have harmful thoughts about myself and my love ones. I cannot seem to keep the snowball effect from happening. Before I know it 8 hrs of my day is gone and I have acomplished nothing. I am afraid of everything. I question life constantly. Does this sound familiar to anyone????????

I just started a new med (Luvcox) about 2 and 1/2 weeks ago and I feel really detached and spaced out. I hope the side effects go away and that this med really helps. Does anyone have experience with Luvox please share it with me.

I totally understand where you are coming from with this, I have had and still have experience of this daily.
I find that when my ' intrusive thoughts ' are bad I don't tend to carry out complulsions, they only come when my obsessions end.
It just seems like a never ending nightmare, and you feel so overwhelmed.
I am trying not to give too much ' importance ' to my thoughts when they come up, and not question or argue with the thought when it comes up, and I try to distract myself, even if it's just doing the housework.
Do you have anyone you can talk to about this?
I have the support of my Mother who I tell everything to, and also a couple of close friends.
Are you under the supervision of a therapist at the moment?
I have had the same obsession with my thoughts for the last 2 and a half weeks.
Today I went to see my doctor and told her how bad I feel and that I need help.
Maybe you should go back to speak to your doctor again, tell them how bad things are and that you need to speak to someone.
I know you've only been on your medication for the last 2 and a half weeks, and they will take longer to get in your system.
Maybe ask your doctor for some sort of sedative to help you relax, I'm on Diazapam, just a suggestion.
I am here if you need to speak to me.
Take care
Cheryl x

Your story is completely the same as mine. I never knew what my problem was when it became a full blown disorder in 1991. I began having these very anxious frustrating thoughts. I never told anyone. I went into the ARMY for 6 years and I felt like a different person. After that I went to college and got married two kids. I would have moments periodically, but ultimately I thought I had out grown my issues....whatever I figured they were. Then like you in April I had a relapse and decided to do some research about my problem. It took a lot of trial and error, but I did figure it out. I was diagnosed with Pure O OCD. Like ridethewaves said in a thread a few weeks ago, Pure O is rear, because if you think about it you do a ritual, usually by reasoning with the thought. So I wouldnt get so caught up in that, just do ERP/CBT and meds. I have never tried a medicine, but somedays I am tempted. Ultimately I want to get well with no crutch. Although I totally have no problem with the choice to use meds, it is probably the smarter move, but who knows. Good luck

Like you, I am new to this group. It was (and still is) very difficult for me to admit my intrusive thoughts, and to tell anyone about them. I am worried that people will think I am a monster, and a horrible person. Additionally, I also have 2 children, and I know that this can complicate your OCD.
Please know that you are not alone, and if you read through some of the postings on this blog, I think you will see that a lot of people are experiencing exactly what you are.

I have never taken Luvox. I am currently on sertraline (generic zoloft) with 2mg abilify and xanax as needed.

PLEASE feel free to message me anytime. I would love to support each other.

i do not have experience with that particular medication but i have plenty of experience with the feelings. my thoughts immediately turn to the worst case scenario and i am terrified that something awful has happened to a loved one. its a horrible feeling that i know all to well.

so no, you are not alone.

i hope you find a treatment that works for you. please remember that the support group is here for you.

Erica, I went on Luvox years ago and I must say it was the miracle drug for me as far as my OCD. I was a brand new person with it, but the side effect I had with it was I gained 60 pounds from it. You might not as everyone is different with medications as I'm told over and over. I will be going on a new drug come Monday. I tried Wellbutrin this past week and my anxiety has sky rocketed to it's worse. So I have to go back to the doctor on Monday and get on a SSR.... so we will see..... Hang in there and I feel for you because I'm where you are at. Pray to Jesus to help you get through each day and the next day I see that he has.

It takes me a few weeks to deal with the body adjustment to treatments and my doctor has assured me that it's normal. Over a month of spaced outedness and maybe I'd talk to your doctor about switching medications, especially if it dosen't seem to be helping you at all. You're definately not alone, especially since I used to be the queen of 'what if' thinking. Therapy and medication however has helped A LOT in me making progress and I hope you'll find the same progress too! Just believe me, therapy isn't an insti cure, neither are drugs. It takes work and often a lot of time, not that you really want to hear it. :/

I thank all of you for your responses. I am happy to report that the Luvox seems to be working. I am still having side effects after 3 weeks of being on it, but I hear it can take a few more weeks for be to get adjusted.THe weight gain is awful, but I would rather be fat and happy, then skinny and miserable. I used to obsess over the weight gain, But i am not going to worry about it no more.

This med really seems to be helping my OCD. You guys are great. you are all a blessing to me! thank you

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